Duty Manager

Premier Inn; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand is seeking a Duty Manager for its Sevenoaks location. The role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional hotel experiences while managing health and safety standards. Candidates should have prior leadership experience in retail or hospitality and be passionate about customer service. This position offers a salary of up to £13.36 per hour with a permanent contract, providing a stable work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits Card

Pension and saving schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role, preferably within retail or hospitality.
• Ability to inspire others and ensure outstanding customer experiences.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to ensure smooth hotel operations.
• Oversee health & safety compliance.
• Create exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Duty Manager - Sevenoaks Premier Inn

Come and be a Duty Manager at Premier Inn in Sevenoaks.

Lead our dream team to make sure every aspect of our famous hotel experience is welcoming, safe, and brilliant.

If you’ve got experience in retail or other jobs where you have successfully led people before, then this role is perfect as your next step in management.

We’re looking for a dedicated professional who knows how to deliver outstanding customer experience and has the skills to inspire others.

Immediate start – with all leadership experience relevant.

• PAY RATE: Up to £13.36 per hour
• CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!
• HOURS: 24 hours a week
• LOCATION: Sevenoaks Premier Inn, Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3BE

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: At Premier Inn we do careers worth staying for, so from day one, you'll receive a warm welcome and learn our simple administration system that will make your job easier. Plus, there's a clear career path within our business to help you grow.
• Whitbread Benefits Card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Take advantage of our company pension and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get discounts on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets, and more.

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Sevenoaks Premier Inn as a Duty Manager, where your proven leadership skills will be put to use managing a reliable, high‑performing team that ensures the smooth running of our hotel. If you’ve led a team in a retail environment, you’ll use your experience, excellent communication, and organisational skills to manage everything from health & safety standards to creating an exceptional guest experience.